Camille Wardrop Alleyne: Ed.D. Founder | CEO | Rocket Scientist | Speaker | Humanitarian
Description
In this episode, Ben explores the extraordinary journey of Dr. Camille Wardrop Alleyne, a trailblazer in the field of aerospace engineering. Camille reflects on her impactful career at NASA, where she led key human spaceflight programs and advanced groundbreaking science missions. She shares insights into her work at Arusha Space, promoting space-based solutions for global sustainability, and her passion for STEM education for young women through The Brightest Stars Foundation.
They discuss her Trinidadian upbringing, her journey to becoming one of the few women of colour in senior leadership at NASA, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in space exploration. This episode is a testament to Camille’s belief in the transformative power of education, the boundless opportunities of space, and her enduring mission to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
This weeks episode is sponsored by AIDAA.
Check them out: https://www.aidaa.it/
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
01:01 AIDAA
01:48 From Trinidad to NASA
05:45 Arriving at NASA for the first time
06:47 No social media
07:36 NASA career
13:26 Space industry is changing
15:24 Arusha Space
17:00 Picking “the dream team”
18:45 Private/Public Partnerships in the US and elsewhere
20:04 Current projects
21:12 Future of space exploration/what inspires Camille!
23:55 Why Space?!
25:41 The Brightest Stars Foundation
29:10 Advice to get into the industry (for non Math/Science students)
31:13 Engaging with non Space fairing nations
34:20 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Dr. Camille Wardrop Alleyne:
Arusha Space
Website: https://arushaspace.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arusha.space/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arushaspace/
Brightest Stars Foundation
Website: https://www.brighteststarsfoundation.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brighteststarsfoundation/
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